Uzbekistan Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Uzbekistan's agriculture employment was 25.20% in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's agriculture employment stood at 25.20% in 2025, a decline of +0.45% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.75% by 2026. Uzbekistan ranked 113th globally.
Uzbekistan’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has fallen sharply over the 35‑year series, slipping from an early‑1990s level of 38.77 % in 1991 to a historic low of 25.20 % in 2025, the lowest point recorded in the series and ranking it 113th globally. The indicator peaked at 39.53 % in 1994, shortly after independence, before a steady decline accelerated in the 2000s as the country pursued structural reforms, diversified its economy and invested in mechanisation and irrigation. By contrast, peer economies such as Vietnam (25.04 % in 2025) and Sri Lanka (25.86 % in 2025) exhibit similar low agricultural employment shares, reflecting broader regional shifts toward services and industry. The persistent downward trajectory suggests that continued urbanisation, higher productivity in the sector and further policy incentives for non‑farm employment will likely keep the agricultural share below the mid‑20s, unless a major agrarian stimulus or climate‑driven shock reverses the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23.85% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 24.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.20% | −0.45% | #113 |
| 2024 | 25.65% | −0.48% | #112 |
| 2023 | 26.13% | −0.43% | #113 |
| 2022 | 26.56% | −0.43% | #115 |
| 2021 | 26.99% | −0.19% | #114 |
| 2020 | 27.19% | +1.01% | #114 |
| 2019 | 26.18% | −0.47% | #116 |
| 2018 | 26.65% | −0.50% | #114 |
| 2017 | 27.15% | −0.27% | #115 |
| 2016 | 27.42% | −0.16% | #113 |
| 2015 | 27.58% | −0.07% | #112 |
| 2014 | 27.66% | +0.36% | #110 |
| 2013 | 27.30% | +0.56% | #107 |
| 2012 | 26.74% | −0.49% | #106 |
| 2011 | 27.23% | +0.27% | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's agriculture employment was 25.20% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's agriculture employment peaked at 39.53% in 1994.
The lowest agriculture employment in Uzbekistan was 25.20% in 2025.
Uzbekistan ranks 113th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 24.75% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 25.20%. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_agriculture-employment,
title = {Uzbekistan Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}